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is perturbed with
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "is perturbed with" is not correct in standard written English.
It is typically used to describe a state of being disturbed or troubled, but the correct preposition should be "by" instead of "with." Example: "She is perturbed by the unexpected news."
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In fact, when the model is perturbed with different amounts of methicillin, its reply is proportional to the perturbation.
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The target engine speed of EMI controller, ω*, is perturbed with the ES algorithm based on fuel economy and State of Charge (SOC).
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This condition is perturbed with a 2000-year-long 2000-year-long 2000-year-longture at 39 kg s−1, winjection/H2ofmolar ratio of 0.17.
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The system is perturbed with a sine current of a single frequency superimposed on a direct current, and the decomposition in a Fourier series of the resulting membrane potential is obtained.
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The FT-IR spectroscopic results are summarized in Table 3. From the table, it is clear that only the v1 band is perturbed with the incorporation of Zn ions in the Ni-Cu matrix.
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Regarding the managed pressure drilling, the hydraulics previously stated is perturbed with controlled variations of the choke pressure p ch at the surface end of the annulus (Table 1).
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In the presence of SC124, many of the H N HSQC correlations of CaS100B were perturbed, with the most significant perturbations (≥mean ± SD) occurring for residues in loop 2 (His42) and helix 4 (Ser78, Thr81, Thr82, Ala83, Glu86, Phe87, and His90).
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We refer to this maximum likelihood method as "perturbed", since the D ij matrices are perturbed with an assumed error function.
When the genes in a network are perturbed with a small probability, an SBN with perturbation can be constructed (as in Figure 3) for analyzing the stability of the network under perturbation.
Science
The melanoma cells are perturbed with combinations of targeted drugs (see Supplementary file 1C for perturbation conditions).
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If Steinbrenner were perturbed with Knoblauch, Knoblauch said, the owner "would say it to me, if he was going to say it".
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When describing something being disturbed or affected, use "is perturbed by" instead of "is perturbed with" for grammatical correctness. Consider alternative phrases like "is affected by" or "is troubled by" for clarity.
Common error
Avoid using the preposition "with" after "perturbed". The correct preposition is "by". For instance, say "The system is perturbed by the change", not "The system is perturbed with the change".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "is perturbed with" functions as a passive construction aiming to describe a state of disturbance or alteration. However, its usage is grammatically questionable, as noted by Ludwig AI, which suggests using 'by' instead of 'with'.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "is perturbed with" appears in some contexts, primarily in scientific literature, it's grammatically incorrect according to standard English conventions. Ludwig AI suggests that the correct preposition to use is "by", making "is perturbed by" the preferred phrasing. Therefore, it's advisable to use alternatives such as "is disturbed by", "is affected by", or "is troubled by" for clarity and grammatical accuracy, and avoid the usage of "is perturbed with" in your writing.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
is disturbed by
Replaces the preposition "with" with "by", creating a grammatically correct and more common expression.
is affected by
Uses "affected" to convey being influenced or changed, and replaces "with" with the correct preposition "by".
is troubled by
Emphasizes a state of being worried or bothered, using "troubled" instead of "perturbed" and "by" instead of "with".
is disrupted by
Suggests an interruption or disturbance, replacing "perturbed" with "disrupted" and "with" with "by".
is unsettled by
Indicates a feeling of unease or instability, using "unsettled" as a substitute for "perturbed" and "by" instead of "with".
is concerned about
Shifts the focus to worry or apprehension, replacing "perturbed" with "concerned" and restructuring the prepositional phrase.
is bothered by
Implies being annoyed or inconvenienced, using "bothered" as a replacement for "perturbed" and the preposition "by".
is influenced by
Highlights the impact or effect of something, replacing "perturbed" with "influenced" and "with" with "by".
is disrupted due to
Indicates that disruption is a result of something, using "disrupted" instead of "perturbed" and introducing a causal connector.
is altered due to
Suggests a change or modification caused by something, replacing "perturbed" with "altered" and introducing a causal connector.
FAQs
How can I use "is perturbed by" in a sentence?
Use "is perturbed by" to indicate that something is disturbed or bothered by something else. For example, "The ecosystem is perturbed by the introduction of invasive species."
What's a better alternative to "is perturbed with"?
Instead of "is perturbed with", use phrases like "is disturbed by", "is affected by", or "is troubled by" for better clarity and grammatical correctness.
Is it grammatically correct to say "is perturbed with"?
No, the grammatically correct phrasing is "is perturbed by". Using "with" is generally considered incorrect in standard English.
What does "is perturbed by" mean?
"Is perturbed by" means that something is disturbed, bothered, or negatively affected by something else. It implies a state of unease or disruption.
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